Preparing Contractors for Navigating Community Pushback on Data Center construction
Owners and project partners should expect tough questions from community members on data center projects.
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
Estimation Transformation: AI Shortens Project Timelines
As hyperscale data center schedules shrink, AI-powered estimating and modern preconstruction workflows are becoming essential to delivering accurate bids on time.
Beyond Gut Instinct: Construction Technology for Resource Planning
As labor shortages persist and projects grow more complex, contractors are turning workforce planning into a strategic advantage powered by better data and smarter forecasting.
Meta, ABC Partner
Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors have launched America’s Workforce Academy, a $115-million initiative designed to train thousands of construction workers for the nation’s rapidly growing data center market.
Safety Gets Smarter: Predictive Construction Safety Programs Gain Momentum
Oracle Construction and Engineering’s Josh Kanner discusses why jobsite fatalities remain stubbornly high, how predictive AI is changing safety culture and why the industry's biggest opportunity isn't replacing people—it's helping them make better decisions.
Why Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction
Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.
